Car Fire at Changwon Tunnel During Rush Hour... Residents Alarmed, No Casualties Reported

Gyeongnam Changwon Fire Headquarters.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] At around 6:40 PM on the 2nd, a fire broke out in a passenger car traveling toward Jangyu in the Changwon Tunnel, Gyeongnam, causing a commotion as commuters evacuated and detoured.

According to the Changwon Fire Headquarters, the fire was extinguished using an outdoor fire extinguisher installed in the tunnel, and there were no additional fires or casualties.

The headquarters is checking for any remaining flames and is investigating the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.